Sr. Electronic Engineer

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY                    

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY? 

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.  

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

Based in Wilmington, MA, the Senior Electronic Engineer will be responsible for the design, and developing Switch Mode Power Supplies. Understands how designs impact products beyond scope of work. Uses research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts. Provides direction and leadership to engineers and engineering technicians related to program specific work. Interacts with senior level professionals both internal and external to AE. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, qualify and develop Switch Mode Power Supplies                          
  • Participate in design conceptualization, schematic  generation, mechanical packaging and PCB layout of  project assigned
  • Conduct  circuit breadboarding/fine tuning, power-up, test and verify specs compliance
  • Perform Design Verification Test (DVT) to the project assigned and all necessary circuit simulation and tolerance analysis on project assigned
  • Generate Bill of Materials (BOM) with emphasis on component cost and quality.
  • Perform Failure Analysis on switch mode power supplies                                                                                      
• Ensure that parts in the BOM are qualified, preferred parts and multiple source
  • Create accurate, error-free test reports and controlled documents                 
  • Project Planning and organization                                                     
  • Help coordinate with the support group on project deliverables                  
  • Participate on project meetings and design reviews                                     
  • Collaboration with the support group                                                                                                                       
• Provide engineering support to safety, QA and customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Wilmington, MA
• Works in a standard office environment or engineering lab
• Uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage
• Domestic and international travel of up to 10%
• Interfaces with internal and external customers
• Onsite technical support at customer locations

EXPERIENCE:

• • 8+ years relevant work experience in the following:
    • Switch Mode Power Supply Design
    • Using Simulations Tools in product development
    • Research & Development
  • Knowledgeable in Circuit o